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Dunning-Kruger Effect

Dunning-Kruger effect
Duignan, Brian. "Dunning-Kruger effect". Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/science/Dunning-Kruger-effect. Accessed 31 October 2022.
Why can we not perceive our own abilities?
The Dunning–Kruger Effect, explained.

Confirmation Bias

confirmation bias
Casad, Bettina J.. "confirmation bias". Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Oct. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/science/confirmation-bias. Accessed 31 October 2022.
What is Confirmation Bias?

The Backfire Effect

The Backfire Effect: Why Facts Don’t Always Change Minds
Searching for the Backfire Effect: Measurement and Design Consi
Swire-Thompson B, DeGutis J, Lazer D. Searching for the Backfire Effect: Measurement and Design Considerations. J Appl Res Mem Cogn. 2020 Sep;9(3):286-299. doi: 10.1016/j.jarmac.2020.06.006. Epub 2020 Sep 2. PMID: 32905023; PMCID: PMC7462781.

Hindsight Bias

hindsight bias
Inman, Mary. "hindsight bias". Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Nov. 2018, https://www.britannica.com/topic/hindsight-bias. Accessed 31 October 2022.
Why do we see unpredictable events as predictable after they occur?
Hindsight Bias, explained.

Optimism Bias

How 'optimism bias' shapes our decisions and futures
Too much optimism can derail projects and even put your health at risk, say experts – but the right amount can propel you bravely toward success.
The optimism bias
Tali Sharot studies why our brains are biased toward optimism.
Why do we overestimate the probability of success?
The Optimism Bias, explained.

Pessimism Bias

The Pessimism Bias: When Things Seem Worse Than They Are
Why do we think we’re destined to fail?
Pessimism bias, explained.

In-Group Bias

ingroup bias
Why do we treat our in-group better than we do our out-group?
In-group Bias, explained.